Whisky: J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old Blended Canadian Whisky
Producer: Pernod Ricard
Distillery: Hiram Walker & Sons
Whisky Type: Canadian Blend
Region: Windsor, Ontario
Age: 18 years
ABV: 40%
Aged in Cask: Ex-bourbon
Price Range: $$

J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old is a Blended Canadian Whisky made at Hiram Walker & Sons almost exclusively from corn and column distilled. You can check my review on the J.P. Wiser Experience at Hiram Walker & Sons here.

Tasting Notes for J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old

Nose: Aromas of red apples and plenty of oak.

Palate: A fresh fruit arrival of red apples and caramel that transitions nicely into spices and oak, which starts building from the mid-palate onwards. At a minimum strength of 40% ABV, the oaky flavor is not overwhelming but brings personality and complexity to the whisky. Smell the empty glass after tasting it and be rewarded.

Finish: Short with tobacco, oak, and spices.

Conclusion: J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old is a getaway whisky to the Hiram Walker range. The approachable yet oaky flavor profile is a good fit for those looking for sweetness and something more. You may try this whisky with a few drops of water, but I did not think it needed it.

Aficionados of bourbon will not have any issues handling this one. As a matter of fact, I have included this Canadian Blend in two private tastings along with bourbons and Scotch whiskies with more pedigree on paper, only to conclude that J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old beat them all at the end of the tasting. Folks in the southeast seem to connect with these flavors.

Sadly, the Canadian Blend is getting harder to find here in the southeast, so I purchased three bottles. Give this one a try! Cheers!

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Score: 3.75/5 ⭐

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